Rental cars, room service, face time, an NFL smorgasbord plus all the joys and hassles of a national camp tour. Whew. Stoked Pete Prisco is happy to hit home with bests, worsts and a sinus infection to share.
Will the Patriots rule the division again? The Dolphins and Jets aren't ready and T.O. can't save these Bills, Pete Prisco says, shaking the formula down to two words -- Tom Brady.
Steve Smith is as explosive as it gets, but don't expect the Panthers to change their running ways to feature him more. To Pete Prisco's dismay, John Fox is adamant that his style can bring Super Bowl glory.
Five things to know about the Carolina Panthers heading into the 2009 season.
Even if Drew Brees goes off on another aerial tear, the Saints know they need more run balance to leap forward. Enter Pierre Thomas, the unlikely inside threat who could be a difference-maker, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints into the 2009 season.
Steve Slaton won over his Houston teammates during his rookie seasonon a unique 'effort play.' With a year under his belt and added weight,he should make the Texans better, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Houston Texans heading into the 2009 season.
The Greatest Show on Turf? History. Years of losing in St. Louis bring a style more about aggressive defense and the running game, but devoted airman Pete Prisco finds it hard to let go of the show.
Five things to know about the St. Louis Rams heading into the 2009 season.
With T.O. gone, Roy Williams is under the microscope -- and he won't catch a break until he catches some passes. The Cowboys' new go-to receiver is eager to quiet the critics, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2009 season.
Assumptions about the Titans defense: New coordinator Chuck Cecil is as reckless as he was in his playing days, and Albert Haynesworth can't be replaced. Both are inaccurate, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Tennessee Titans heading into the 2009 season.
Don't tell Pete Prisco you believed Brett Favre when he said he was retired last month. The newest Vikings quarterback can't keep himself out of the spotlight, a disorder that will leave Minnesota's season in ruins.
The gimmicky Wildcat is still the buzz of Dolphins camp. But the unsexy choice of building-block tackle Jake Long as the No. 1 overall pick in the '08 draft was key in helping Miami turn the corner, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2009 season.
Younger, more accomplished, Torry Holt is still overshadowed by the Bills' Terrell Owens. But the former All-Pro is happy to be with the Jaguars, teaching his young receiving mates the ropes, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Jacksonville Jaguars heading into the 2009 season.
Teams aren't exactly lining up to sign Michael Vick, but it has nothing to do with off-field baggage. The truth is, even before two years away, Vick never was a good NFL passer, Pete Prisco says.
Byron Leftwich was already trundled off to the NFL bust bin, but the Jags No. 1 pick in 2003 wouldn't quit. Now he has a golden chance to open the season as Tampa Bay's quarterback, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into the 2009 season.
The offense, dotted with big-play stars, looks loaded for bear. But to build on their surprise 2008 playoff breakthrough, the Falcons need big play from small corner Brent Grimes, Pete Prisco says.
Five things to know about the Atlanta Falcons heading into the 2009 season.
Five things to know about the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2009 season.
It has to end sometime. Why not this season? The Bengals are gearing up for a successful year, a rarity in Cincinnati, and Pete Prisco is a believer, in large part because of Carson Palmer's return.
The Atlanta Falcons want to improve holdout Roddy White's contract, just not at the terms the receiver is demanding. Pete Prisco says sitting out is not a good move, something White knows and so do the Falcons.
Jim Caldwell follows in the considerable wake of his friend Tony Dungy in Indy. Tough act to follow, right? Pete Prisco says the only the decibel-level is changed for the big-winning Colts.
Five things to know about the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2009 season.
The old-school Bears stole new-school QB Jay Cutler from the Broncos. Pete Prisco loves that part. Now he just wants to see them turn the passer and the offense loose.
Five things to know about the Chicago Bears heading into the 2009 season.